13.Officials confirmed that the search for bodies continued missing persons, even if it rains heavily
Pathumthani police have arrested a contractor of the U Place condominium building which collapsed Monday killing three workers and injuring over 20 others.
The contractor, Diew Orabchoan, was arrested yesterday. He was initially charged with being reckless in construction that caused deaths and injuries to others.
Diew is among five suspects wanted by the police in the collapse of the building.
Arrest warrants were issued for them today by the Pathumthani court.
The four others include the owner of the condominium Mrs Pensri Kittipaisarlnont, the engineer Mr Saksit Inthong, owner of the construction firm Plookplaeng Co Mr Chanaichon Kerdthes, and foreman Jira Chaimun.
The four persons are contacting the police to turn themselves in today.
Thai RDA’s K9 Team at Condo Collapse 11Aug2014
11/8/2014 A commercial building, 6 high floor, Canal 5 District pathum under construction collapsed today.Mother with baby daughter-3 dead many injured-